[NARRATOR] ANIKA was restless in her seat. Jaz was occupying her mind. She constantly looked at her watch, waiting for the following subject to talk to Jaz. The professor noticed Anika was not focusing on the lesson, so she was put on the spot. "Ms. Hodgens, can you answer problem number one from the board?" it said seriously. Her subject is Calculus 1 today, whereas Jaz is on a different schedule because she enrolled late. Given the X, what is the value of the Function? f(x) = -x with the exponent of 2 + 6x - 11.f(2) Even though Anika was shocked by the sudden call, she didn't get nervous and went to the board. The problem written was solved quickly with her intelligent mind. f(2) = -2 with the exponent of 2 + 6 (2) - 11 = -4 + 12 - 11 = -4 + 1 = -3 is the answer. Her fellow student applauded, cheering her up. It was her first time in school to receive such appreciation from her classmates, but their teacher was unhappy. "Okay, your answer is correct, but when you are in m
[JAZ AMANDA] If Anika was earlier annoyed, now it is the other way around. I saw her talking to Gwen after the class discussion. What are they chatting about? A few moments later and they left the room together. I'm upset that I don't understand. My knitted eyebrows didn't disappear, and I went to the cafeteria alone with my heavy legs. Breathing deeply, I sat at the end of the place. I don't feel like eating but can hear my stomach rumbling. What if they become close and Anika falls for Gwen? "Fuck!" I cursed at that thought. That's not far from happening, and what about me then? They will have a happy ending, while I will marry the person ... Hmmm.. I bent down, fidgeting my fingers. I feel a strange fear that seems to dominate these times. Gwen has been deadly in love with Anika since high school. The situation worsened when they sat where I could see them and they could see me. My inside began to boil out. And I can sense how they are delighted with the company of each o
[NARRATOR] Three days passed, and Anika and Jaz still ignored each other. Both are keeping their pride so high. No one wants to put down their guard. Jaz followed Drake's advice to avoid Anika for the time being. "Anika, how is your friend? Jaz? Why don't you invite her to dinner sometime here at home." Alejandro's statement to her daughter while they shared a meal in the dining. "She's busy, Dad," Anika responded modestly without even looking at her father. She didn't expect him to visit her. Meanwhile, Jaz was at her house, her parents asking the same question. "Anika is busy," Jaz answered, not showing interest in talking about Anika. They are also currently having dinner. After dinner, Anika is currently in bed, and so is Jaz. They looked at their cell phones at the same time. Think about whether to message each other. Jaz let out a sigh, and so did Anika, thinking never mind because they might end up fighting. On the other hand, Anika couldn't stand it and was about to ty
[ANIKA HODGENS] It's like losing my whole bet in a gamble when Jaz did not choose me over Drake. Her arm clutching to Drake's nape became slowly in my eyes. My body stiffens for a second, trying to control my emotion. I stand, total effort, accepting my forfeiture as I gulp to lessen the tension. While they were walking away, my eyes were rooted on them as my heart seemed to tremble for a reason I was unsure of, just filling my whole system. I despise admitting it, but Jaz got me there. "You don't seem cool," turning my sight as Gwen spoke. "What made you think of that?" I sputter as lines on my forehead appear. "You are so into her, Anika. So visible even if you won't say or acknowledge it. "Gwen's voice is like a sound from an empty can. "What?!" blowing up in my disbelief. She chuckled in a low tone. "Whatever, Anika," Gwen said as she vacated. Another suspire from me as my mind can't clear up. Why Drake?! And why not me? A sudden thought crops up. Is Jaz referring to Drake a
[ANIKA HODGENS] "Are you sure about this, Gwen?!" I asked her, clarifying things that might happen in the future. This show will be all about pretending nothing less or more than that. "Yeah, Anika. Better me than a random girl, right?" I slowly nodded, agreeing with her. She knows very well my heart's sacred secret. It's been a goddamn week since the last time I had sight of Jaz. She is still on my mind day and night or, most likely, all the time—more than torture and crucifixion in the Calvary. That's how I can describe what I am feeling right now. "Let's go in the canteen, and I'm starving.." Gwen complained, caressing her tummy. We just finished our two consecutive subjects. We settled on our seats after buying. I snort, looking at my food. Honestly, I don't have the appetite to eat, but even in the worst scenario, we must act like everything is going fine. That's the reality we have to face every day. Revealing what's troubling me is not my thing. I would rather be grumpy th
"Where have you been?!" Gwen asked again, annoyed, raising her hands. "I just answer that. What makes your blood boil, anyway? Aren't you happy now? Everything goes according to your plan." The first time Anika saw Jaz talking to Drake, Gwen was also there, not too far from them. From that day forward, Gwen got connive with her cousin Drake Raven. Gwen overheard all of Anika forbidding Jaz to talk to or get close to Drake again. For Gwen, it was a fortuity to separate Anika and Jaz. To put an end to whatever kind of connections they have. That's where Drake's impersonation began. No one knew that Drake and Gwen were ties of blood. The second time Jaz encountered Drake in the hallway and used to make Anika jealous is not a coincidence. In fact, Drake was waiting for her that moment as the plans started. When Anika asks Gwen to eat together at the canteen to make Jaz jealous, Gwen jumps at the opportunity. Gwen got a sight of Jaz in the corner sitting alone. She purposely chatted,
FAST FORWARD>>> At School [JAZ AMANDA] This is what I'm afraid of, and now it's happening. It's all Drake's fault. None of this unsavory scenario would have happened if he hadn't dare kissed me in public. "So you're bound to get married?! After college?" Drake said in shock. I told him that kiss made my judgment day take over quickly. Gossip has wings and mouth that had reached my parents. "Sorry, Jaz! I didn't mean to pull a pin and cause this grenade to boom." I can feel his sincerity, but it's a waste now. What I am avoiding is about to happen, nevertheless. The whole life of being imprisoned in the company of someone I don't even know and even more cruel, I don't love. "What about Anika? Did she know?" I hissed, disapproving. I shouldn't have told Anika, or it's accurate to say I shouldn't have returned here to the Philippines to be with her. "Yeah! But that doesn't matter.." I said, tilting my head and looking down. "I guess it matters.." Drake said, getting my attention b
[JAZ AMANDA] The school was supposed to study, but my mind was preoccupied with other bullshit things. I'm getting married then. Anika and I are not okay. We last talked a few days ago. I don't see her anywhere on campus, either. I saw Gwen earlier, but why is Anika not around? Aren't they in a relationship? Am I too desperate to ask Gwen where Anika is? I don't know if I should message Anika or not. Should I tell her that Drake is not my boyfriend if that's what she thinks? Especially not my secret love. Arrrgggg! What should I do? Does it make sense if I clarify the misunderstanding to her? Gwen is already her girlfriend, and I.. I'm getting married soon. After my last subject, I fell indisposed, leaving the room and walking to the gate. When I got there, my driver was already waiting. I was even more depressed when I remembered that aside from having no control over my life, I was being grounded for two months. , so I didn't have a car or credit cards. Dad confiscated ever